Announcements
WVU Cyber hosts Mountain State Cyber Summit
West Virginia University Cyber is hosting the Mountain State Cyber Summit on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Morgantown Marriott.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Drs. Clark and Duong to give presentations
A pair of second-year residents will give presentations for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 7 a.m.
MUSHROOM apparel fundraiser open until Nov. 11
To support their efforts, the MUSHROOM Merch fundraiser is open. All proceeds directly support program sustainability by helping purchase supplies that enable our students to assist individuals experiencing homelessness in our community.
WVU ophthalmologists recognized for collaboration and innovation in unique glaucoma surgery case
A team of West Virginia University ophthalmologists and researchers was honored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology for their innovation and collaboration on a unique surgical case during the organization’s Annual Meeting, AAO 2025, held October 18-20 in Orlando, Florida.
AI and innovation take center stage at WVU’s 2025 Van Liere and WV IDeA Research Conference
Collaboration, innovation and discovery were on full display as researchers, students and faculty from across West Virginia gathered for the 2025 Van Liere and WV IDeA Research Conference, held Oct. 17–18 at the Erickson Alumni Center and West Virginia University Health Sciences Center.
Visual Sciences CoBRE Seminar Series: Dr. Newman-Casey to give presentation on glaucoma medication adherence
Paula Anne Newman-Casey, M.D., MS, will give a presentation on glaucoma medication adherence for the Visual Sciences Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (CoBRE) Seminar Series on Friday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m.
WVU in the News: Walk for breast cancer awareness
People were at Mountaineer Field and wearing their pink bright and early today for the annual breast cancer walk. The event was held in memory of the late Betty Puskar, who passed away in 2020. Puskar was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1985 and sought treatment in Houston.
WVU graduate student leads research project aimed at utilizing innovative gene therapy techniques to fight against blue cone monochromacy
A research project led by West Virginia University School of Medicine graduate student Brooke Brothers is utilizing innovative gene therapy techniques to explore novel treatment methods for the devastating blinding disease known as blue cone monochromacy (BCM).
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Visiting fourth-year medical students to give presentations
A pair of visiting medical students will give presentations for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 7 a.m.
WVU Alumni Association announces 2025 Homecoming and Alumni Service Award honorees
Dr. Clay Marsh (’81, ’85), chancellor and executive dean for WVU Health Sciences, will serve as the grand marshal for the 2025 Homecoming Parade at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, on High Street in downtown Morgantown.